A triple anniversary will be celebrated in France this May as the Grand Prix de Lyon observes the three occasions when the French Grand Prix was held near the city. The May 1-4 event will mark the 100th anniversary of the 1914 race when 14 manufacturers from six nations took part, running 20 laps of a 37.66-kilometer circuit through the nearby countryside and culminating in a 1-2-3 victory sweep for Mercedes. Also observed will be the 90th anniversary of the 1924 event, comprised of 35 laps around the 23.145-km Givors circuit and won by Giuseppi Campari in a supercharged Alfa Romeo P2, and the 1947 contest, 70 laps over a shorter, 7.29-kilometer layout with victory claimed by Louis Chiron in a Talbot.
This will be a demonstration event for vintage cars on closed roads, following the itinerary of the 1924 event. Vehicles eligible for participation will include: original automobiles that actually raced in the three Grand Prix races; sports cars, grand sport cars and racing cars from that period; and some later models may be admitted at the discretion of the organizers. For complete information and schedule please visit www.grandprixdelyon.com
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